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A Meter Collar Transfer Device is a good option to allow selected circuits to have electricity during a power outage. Available in up to 40 amps at 120/240 volts – Just start up your compatible, portable generator, and plug it in! Power outages are a common occurrence that can leave […]
Having a backup source of power is critical, especially since extreme weather is becoming more commonplace. Eighty-seven percent of power outages are caused by severe weather. Weather-related outages have doubled since 2003. An automatic standby generator provides you with 24 hour blackout protection and peace of mind, and knowing your family and your valued possessions are safe. At Captain Electric we can ensure your generator is professionally installed maintained and covered by our 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Are your Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Alarms up to code and in good working order? The month of October is also known as Fire-Prevention Month. It’s particularly important for homeowners to consider due to the number of fire-related injuries and fatalities that occur every year. If you haven’t done […]
You had to be living under a rock if you didn’t witness yesterday’s torrential downpour in Toronto and surrounding areas. Did you know that today’s electronics are sensitive to power surges and spikes? A lightning storm can easily destroy your electronics. Electronics are not cheap, we suggest that you protect […]
As I joined the line up of coffee deprived patrons this morning at the Tim Horton’s drive-thru, I got to wondering about a couple of things. They are supposed to make our lives easier by allowing us to relax in the car and have food handed to us instead of getting out […]
A few weeks ago, one of our Service Trucks was clipped by a transport truck that wandered into our driver’s lane. Our driver was in his truck in the right lane, behind a slow moving cement truck and a number of other vehicles. The Cement Truck had just pulled onto […]
It’s been 35 years since Ontario’s seatbelt law came into effect. Statistics show that 92.8% of all Ontarians buckle up. Before the law took effect, only 17.2% of Ontario’s population buckled up. Ontario was the first of the provinces to have a mandatory Seatbelt Law. The fact […]
“Cheaters” – I really have a problem with them! When you cheat, whether it is in a game or sport, or even a test at school, not only are you lying, but you are also creating the illusion that you have done or are capable of doing something that you […]
Harsh reality dictates that we reach into the depths of our pockets to pay at the pumps these days. Unavoidably, to many people, the vehicle has become a necessity. Of course, the more health conscious way is to ride a bike or walk, but winter in Ontario doesn’t always afford […]
Everyone, even the most die-hard Canadian enjoys those few weeks of a Canadian summer (the warm days after the Stanley Cup Final and before the start of the new Season). The heat can be enjoyable, but when we are finished with our outside activities, it is also good to come […]